Apple is set to unveil the second-generation iPhone Air 2 next spring, adding a second camera after revisiting the original design. Unlike its predecessor, the device arrives without the shiny-new-thing factor, especially since iPhone Duo has taken over as the flashy cool phone. That means Apple must broaden the device’s appeal beyond enthusiasts.
The first iPhone Air impressed as an engineering marvel but sold poorly due to compromises and a high price. Apple is fixing two major issues: a second camera and a larger battery. Still, concerns remain over mono speakers, USB 2 connectivity versus USB 3 on Pro models, slower 20W MagSafe charging, and missing camera features like RAW support, cinematic mode, and macro mode. The original also lacked an ultrawide camera, limiting macro photography.
If iPhone Air 2 launches within $100 of a Pro iPhone, it should deliver an experience close to that tier. Thinness should be just another feature, not a justification for compromise. Apple needs to give the device a firm position in the lineup rather than relying on novelty.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing